Accreditation

The Los Rios Community College District consists of four comprehensive, public California community colleges: American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College. American River College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation and the US Department of Education. The American River College educational centers are fully accredited under the college's accreditation status.

Additionally Accredited Programs

The following American River College programs are accredited by other external agencies.

• The Automotive Technology Program is accredited by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF).
• The Chemical Dependency Program, which offers certification in alcohol and drug counseling, is certified by the California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) and the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals.
• The Child Development Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education for Young Children.
• The Dietary Manager/Dietary Service Supervisor Certificate Program is accredited by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP).
• The Fire Technology Program is accredited by the California State Fire Marshal's Office.
• The Funeral Service Education Program is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE).
  • Address: 992 Mantua Pike, Suite 108, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
  • Phone: (816) 233-3747
  • Email: exdir@abfse.org
• The Legal Studies Program is accredited by the American Bar Association.
• The AS Nursing Program is accredited by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
• The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
  • Address: 361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756
  • Phone: (727) 210-2350
• The Public Safety Training Programs are accredited by:
  • California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) 
  • California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)
• The Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
  • Address: 1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021
  • Phone: (817) 283-2835